Travis 📚✍🏈⚾️
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Writer/Student Author of “Jesse’s Will" Support #FosterKids #LGBTQI + #ProChoice #Equality #Vets 🚫MAGA 🚫 IF YOU HAVE PORN IN YOUR ACCOUNT, DO NOT FOLLOW ME
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Thanks to those of you who have read Jesse's Will and gave good ratings and/or written reviews on Amazon. If you have family or friends who read and like good fiction, I'd appreciate it if you'd pass on a recommendation. Thanks for your support!🤗🤗
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When I was eight, I lived in a nasty apartment building in a poor area. It was so bad I once had to see a doctor to get a roach out of my ear. On my way out, I heard the doc and his nurse talking about disgusting people like me. One day I will be a doctor who cares for everyone.
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“The three true ages of man are youth, middle age, and how the f**k did I get old so soon.” Stephen King from “Revival: A Novel”
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From my birth, it was just Mom and me. My father bailed and her parents disowned her. So just us, always poor as dirt. She was emotionally fragile with a drug problem but she loved me and I loved her. I checked her breathing every morning and one morning she wasn't. 28 yrs old.
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My bio father skipped the scene when he learned my bio mom was pregnant with me and he was never in my life for even a second. But that's okay because I was adopted by the best father ever. I love you so much, Dad. Happy Father's Day!
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Trash ©2021TravisT
I was born trash
in your narrow view,
but here's a tip
for people like you.
I come from poor
but we're made of grit.
We're people of courage
who never quit.
So go on laughing,
you ignorant tool,
'cause I'll be the winner
and you'll be the fool.
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I'm on vacation staying in a beautiful house on the beach where I'll go to sleep tonight to the sound of ocean waves. Before I was adopted, I used to think a good week for my bio Mom and me was when the power company didn't disconnect us. I couldn't be happier for my life. 😊
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Last Day With Mom ©2021TravisT
I search her chest
for rise and fall
and one more time
her name I call.
But the trip she took
is far too deep
to wake her from
her endless sleep.
So I kiss her cheek
and wipe my eyes.
How cold and lonely
when my whole world dies.
*bio mom
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Great news from home! After 18 months, Dylan and his therapist feel he's at the point of testing college waters. He's enrolled in his first class at the community college for the summer session starting in May. He's worked so long and hard, happy tears are rolling down my face😊
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This is my first inauguration that I'm old enough to be paying much attention and I thought I'd feel differently. More excited. I'm really happy Biden won but with everything that's happened in DC, it doesn't feel much like the celebration it should be. I hope things go well.
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My great Uncle Adam now has a Twitter account
@AdamRush73
, his first social media account ever. My book "Jesse's Will" was based partly on his life and he was a huge help teaching me about 1963. I couldn't have done the book without him. He'll follow back any follower of mine.🤗
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Rainbows ©2021TravisT
Life leaves scars
And pain runs deep
Living in dreams
That haunt our sleep.
But for every storm
That makes us weep,
Remember the rainbows
Are ours to keep.😊
*Remember, you are unique, you are loved, and your rainbows are especially beautiful. 🤗
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My parents took in another emergency placement last night. CPS took the boy away from his home because of a domestic violence situation so he'll be staying with us until they can sort him out with a safe home. He's been in a sad situation and we hope it gets better for him.
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@sehrgoodiii
My adopted dad is a doctor and he says you're just crazy if you don't think patients can hear what's said outside their treatment rooms. His staff knows they will be fired if they get caught trashing patients.
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I did a three mile run this morning with the cross country coach and looks like I’ll be running cross country for the school. Now time for a shower and breakfast. Have a great day!🤗🤗
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This afternoon, a friend and I entertained at the senior home. Lots of fun and one lady who I think is about 90 said if she was just a few years younger, she'd ask me out. We settled for sharing some ice cream while she told me what things were like when she was 14. A sweet lady.
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Just found out Travis will get to leave the hospital tomorrow or Wed at the latest. I guess he's loopy on drugs cuz he asked Dad if he could still play football this week.
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A New Future ©2020TravisT
We held our breath
Four long years,
Afraid of living
Our deepest fears.
But the sun is shining
And the air smells sweet.
We have a new future
We're happy to greet.
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What kind of man pays a small fortune to adopt a bunch of kids no one else wants and have his peaceful life turned to daily chaos? A hero, that’s who! Happy Father’s Day! I love you forever, Dad!
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@klhpersist
Thank you. When I first met my adopted older brother Dylan, he told me that bad experiences were just inspiration to achieve things people never thought you could do. I think that made more sense to me than anything else I'd heard.
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Teach ©2021TravisT
If you forgot
all that you knew,
would you hate people
different from you?
No one's born hating
and using vile speech
so if you have kids,
what will you teach?
Why not make a world
full of peace and joy,
by speaking only love
to each girl and boy?
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I was thinking about my bio mom today and how she used to play her guitar just for me. We were so poor but so happy together. Just us.
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I am happy to say that I got my first Pfizer vaccination today along with the rest of my family who are under 16. So now, all family members have had at least one shot. I'm so looking forward to being fully vaccinated and the freedom that brings. 😊
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Another photo Caleb sent me. He has four new friends. Could they be any cuter?
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OMG. I’ve been up for an hour already because a pack of coyotes decided to harass our pasture horses, one of which got too excited and broke the fence. So we ran them off with our rifles but we can hear them in the woods nearby. My brothers are fixing the fence while I guard.
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Thanks for the good wishes and positive thoughts. I got the part of Davey in Newsies so I’m pretty excited to join the theatre group. On my way to breakfast and then class. Have a safe, happy day with lots of smiles.😀😎🤗 Cya later!
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By the way, I got an A+ on the poem I wrote yesterday. That's the good news. The bad news is he made me explain meter to the class. I never volunteer for public speaking.😳
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My youngest bro Caleb got his first smart phone for his birthday last month and has been busy taking photos. He sent me a pic of his friend Mabel. 😊
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Luc & Lil T ©2021TravisT
A kind Creole
dark as night
with a warm smile
forever bright,
Old Man Luc
holds on tight
to Lil T's hand
as both rap
and cackle
to the park
for throw and catch
'til T's mom
comes to fetch,
ending a day
of epic play
and utter joy
for man and boy.
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Remember Merrick Garland, you freaking hypocrite? Why don't you do something constructive like pass a bill on gun reform before more kids like me get shot at school? And don't say it's cause DT won't sign it. Wipe the orange off your lips, do your job, and serve your country!
Some Democrats are also threatening to “pack” the Supreme Court if they don’t get the rulings they want. These attacks on judicial independence are not normal politics. My Republican colleagues and I will fight to preserve a fair and independent judiciary.
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@Mariailona
It gets easier with time and my family helps. My mom now loves to hear me tell stories about my bio mom and me. She would listen for hours if I wanted to talk that long. She really helps a lot.
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The Stray ©2021TravisT
His mom gone,
the broken boy
grieves alone
without a home
or one friend
to call his own
and hardly hears
state lady say
that juvie's fine
for short stays
of a few days
for orphan boys
and county strays.
And if it's longer,
just be stronger.
See ya kid.
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Here's an update from Mom on my brother Dylan. "Dylan's had a good week in cognitive therapy with a couple of promising breakthroughs that we hope will lead to more. He has a very long way to go, but at the moment, we are very encouraged. Thank you all for your kind thoughts."
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Challenge ©2021TravisT
Our teacher gives a challenge
That before the class is done
We have to write a poem
And make it something fun.
Students moan and mutter
Sure they'll fail the class
But all I do is smile
'Cause I'll be kicking ass.
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It blew my little mind when I checked Twitter this morning and saw so many responses to my tweet about the roach in my ear and the doc's comment. I'm answering as fast as I can. Also, I will catch up on follow backs as quick as I can and as Twitter allows. Thank you guys!😊
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I wrote a short poem a couple months ago called “Rainbows”and I was surprised today that my school chose it as one of their three entries in the schools association contest (six schools). It’s cool but makes me anxious too. 🥺 I’m tweeting in a moment.
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We are getting ready to leave for a long weekend at the beach. First time we've gone anywhere in over a year. So excited! Hope you guys have a fun weekend too! 😊🤗 See ya!
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For my newer followers to clear some confusion, most of the poems I post were written by my brother Dylan who has published two books of poems. If the tweet has ©(date)DylanG to the right of the title, Dylan wrote it. If it has ©(date)TravisT, then I wrote it. Thanks for reading!
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Peter couldn't believe I told the story about the roach in my ear. He reminded me that when I first came here I wouldn't say much of anything and now I'm telling a bunch of people something that's always been embarrassing for me. I told him it's not hard cause you're my friends.
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I finally have permission to say I’ll have a new roomie at school. On the wait list for months, my little bro Javier was accepted and offered a partial athletic scholarship. The rest of the tuition was a problem, but our grandpa insisted on paying it. I’m so happy for Javi!😀
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Prouder🏳️🌈 ©2021TravisT
Courageous voices
from a million places
fill my head
without their faces
and yet I know
as the sound grows louder,
their hearts are fierce
with a love that's prouder.
So sing, my friends,
of battles won
and I'll be with you
'til justice is done.
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Crazy ©2021TravisT
It's another day
that makes us curse
'cause the GOP
keeps growing worse.
They live a lie
and bow to a man
who'll con them all
as long as he can.
I thought in time
they'd see the light
but there's only crazy
on the right.
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By My Side ©2021TravisT
When I write,
Mom's by my side
inspiring my words
and beaming with pride.
And when I run,
she leads the way
keeping me safe
for another day.
But the best time
is tucked in bed
when her warmest kiss
touches my head.
*My bio mom passed 4 years ago
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Happy to say we won our homecoming football game by 17 points. Now I'm on my way to the homecoming dance. Have a good night, guys!🤗🤗
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Sorry I haven’t been around. The nurse added me to the flu crew today so I’ve been sleeping a lot. I came on for a minute to share another of Caleb’s photos. I think his black cat in a tree early this morning is an amazing shot. Take care (((Hugs)))
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Forever Home ©2020DylanG
Every night
the foster boy
lies quietly in bed
and escapes to
the amazing place
that lives inside his head.
There's food to eat,
new clothes to keep,
and no foster monster
to ruin his sleep
in the loving
forever home
he hopes one day
to call his own.
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Hey guys, things are going okay here at school. Just a lot going on and moving fast. We're doing mostly orientation stuff for the new kids like me. So far I like the school and I've met some nice people. Thanks for your good wishes!
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Maria (gf) and I entertained again at the senior home today and had an awesome time. Maria plays piano and we had their recreation room rocking with group sing alongs of their favorite songs. Some were dancing and one 86 yr old guy taught me some moves lol🕺 Such a fun time!😎👍
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New World ©2021TravisT
I'll be moving on
to a world that's new
and I sure do hope
I like the view.
To all my friends,
I wish you well
and I'll see you again
with news to tell.
But even when life
should keep us apart
you'll stay safe in my prayers
and warm in my heart.
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Dear Mom c2020DylanG
I never knew
a forever home
until you made me
a part of your own.
You took me in
with my good and bad
and helped me fit
like I never had.
And you healed my heart
with hope so true,
no one could love you
more than I do.
*from Dylan's "Random Roads"
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When I was a little boy living with my bio mom in New Orleans, my best friend, sitter, and closest thing to a dad was an old Creole named Luc. He’s in the hospital and I spoke to him a long time this a.m. He reads my Twitter so here again is a poem I wrote about us. Love you, Luc
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Luc & Lil T ©2021TravisT
A kind Creole
dark as night
with a warm smile
forever bright,
Old Man Luc
holds on tight
to Lil T's hand
as both rap
and cackle
to the park
for throw and catch
'til T's mom
comes to fetch,
ending a day
of epic play
and utter joy
for man and boy.
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When I was little, I wanted to be a super hero. My bio mom told me I already was because I had an amazing super power. She said with my smile and a kind word I could make someone's day better and maybe even keep them from making a bad decision. We all have have that power. 😀😎
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School Day ©2021TravisT
The dream killer
buzzes the boy awake
to sniff sour milk
and drink weird water
washing down
the last stale biscuit
before combing hair
and brushing teeth
to wear grimy jeans
and weary kicks
for his mile march
through mean streets
to his shabby school.
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I had a great time hiking with my brothers and friends in the mountains today. It was beautiful and a wonderful day. I'm the best kind of tired there is. 😊
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Hope you guys are having a good weekend. School is going okay. I've made friends and gotten to meet my teachers. I've met boys from all over the country and some interesting international students too. There are some amazing people here and I will learn a lot. Please stay safe!🤗
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In case I disappear, we are having severe storms in our area. Three tornado warnings east, south and north of us but none directly for us yet. So when we hear one for us, we will be down in our shelter.😀Also, I'm on satellite so we can lose our internet with heavy rain.
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Six of us have tested positive for COVID, including me, and there’ll be more. I had it the first time in Dec of 20 and was very sick but this time, it’s mild cold so far. Vaccinations make a difference. The nurse says the virus is spreading quickly again so please be safe.🤗
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Wow! Thanks for all the get well wishes! 🤗🤗 I’m out of the hospital and back in my dorm. I hope to be back in classes by Thursday but I can’t return to football for two weeks.
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My brothers and I are working hard on a big platter of Mom’s choc chip cookies 🍪 and watching football. Dylan is sitting here with me and it reminded me of his poem “Cookies” from his book “Poems for 20K of My Closest Friends.” I’m tweeting it just a minute. 😀🤗❤️
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Soon I’ll tweet a new poem written for my adv comp class. Assignment was tell a happy childhood memory. I wrote about a man I loved in Louisiana who kept me summers while my bio mom worked. The poem was chosen as our school’s entry in the monthly schools association contest. 😎
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Belong ©2021TravisT
Summer slowly
slips away
to the clash
and crash
of pads
and helmets,
marching music
on stadium grass,
chaotic crowded halls
with loud voices,
locker slams,
and squeaky kicks
on polished tile,
as every
backpacked kid
begins a brave
new battle
to belong.
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Last Day With Mom ©2022TravisT
I search her chest
for rise and fall
and one more time
her name I call.
But the trip she took
is far too deep
to wake her from
her endless sleep.
So I kiss her cheek
and wipe my eyes.
How cold and lonely
when my whole world dies.
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Every year at Thanksgiving, our church members provide meals for homeless and needy people in our church dining room. We also deliver meals to seniors and disabled folks. My brothers and I are volunteering tomorrow. If you never tried it, it's a super good feeling.😊
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I have a brother for sale if anyone is interested. He's strong with good teeth and can do simple chores if you give directions slowly enough.🥺
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Our Votes ©2020TravisT
Orange Dude promised
to make America great
but he only spreads lies
sowing division and hate.
He's followed by some
no better than Klan
and fools who think
God sent the man.
The time is coming
when Blue will say
"We saved America
by voting that day."
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Our cross country team beat two out of the three teams we ran against. So we did well and I had a decent run for my team. It was a good first outing.
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Happy Hump Day! 🐳 On my way in thunderstorms to the airport and heading back to school.Had a great time with family and counting down 91 days until spring break. Have a fun day!😀😎👍🤗
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Rainbows ©2021TravisT
Life leaves scars
And pain runs deep
Living in dreams
That haunt our sleep.
But for every storm
That makes us weep,
Remember the rainbows
Are ours to keep.😊
*I had 40 minutes to write a short inspirational poem in comp class today.
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Happy Thankful Thursday! I’m very grateful that although I tested positive for COVID, I’m showing zero symptoms. Very different from how sick I was my first time in Dec 2020 before a vaccine was approved for my age. Have a fun, healthy day! 🤗🤗 (((Hugs)))
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It's time for dinner and then I'm actually studying on a Friday night because I want to go horseback riding tomorrow without having to think about school stuff. Have a nice evening and thanks for everything. I luv my Twitter Tweeps.🤗
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Some of you have asked for more of my poems so today you get one. Before she died, my bio mom and I lived in a bad part of town. At the time it seemed to me the whole world was dingy gray. Places like I live now were only fairy tales to me. And weird thing, but I was still happy.
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I'm teaching my 9 yr old foster bro to swim but the pool has to wait until chores are done. He has a different idea and was paying more attention to my poems than I thought. He wrote me this:
"Here's an idea
If you want to be cool.
Instead of chores,
Let's swim in the pool."
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@shooz0425
After my mom died, I had a social worker give me her opinion that my mom was not a good mom because we were poor and mom had a drug addiction. I told her very quickly to keep her mouth shut before I gave her some help. Mom loved me and I loved her no matter what.
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My Friends Are...
Pizza with everything on it
Laughter lifting my darkness
Rainbows coloring my storms
Hugs drying my tears
And family walking beside me
*from Dylan G's "Poems for 20K of My Closest Friends"
*The first poem my bro Dylan ever put on Twitter
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Have a wonderful Wednesday! I’m on my way for a quick run in this 13 degree weather. Then a shower, breakfast and my last midterm at 9am. Cya 😀😎🤗🏃🏻♂️
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Someone asked when I'll post new poems of my own and I probably won't. I've been busy working on my first novel that's taking up my writing time. It will be my senior school project for adv composition so I have 2 years to finish but I'll have it ready much sooner. I hope lol😊
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Hi this is Javier and Im Travis' brother. He told me to tweet something so here's SOMETHING
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Time for a morning run🏃🏻♂️! Everyone have a super Sunday with lots of smiles, hugs, and fun! 😀😎🤗😜 Oh and I made the baseball team⚾️👍. Cya! 👋
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Whoa baby, we beat 3 out of 3 teams competing in our cross country meet today and I improved on my time from last week. We had a great time. Hope you guys have had a fun Saturday!😊🤗
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Our tornado warning is over. It went south of us. YAY! All we got is some yard mess to clean up.
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It's so nice to be out of school and have no homework so I can enjoy the pool and I'm on my way. Have a nice evening!😊
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I was born in Louisiana and lived there ten years. I understand how vulnerable the state is to a Cat 4 hurricane and how devastating the results can be. I'm hoping for the best and praying for the people. 🙏🙏🙏
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Mom ©2018DylanG
My foster mom asked,
"Will you do something for me?"
So I said, "Sure,"
And wondered what it'd be.
"Don't call me your foster mom
If that's okay with you.
I love you like my son,
So just plain Mom will do."
*Dylan's adoption work started soon after this talk😊
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My family gave me a going off to school cookout/party out by the pool this evening. I only weigh around 110 lbs and I think I ate more than that. 😊
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Our GQP legislature passed a law that public schools can't mandate wearing masks in SC. As with some other states, it's up to parents to decide. Some of the same parents who refuse vaccination. It's sad knowing that some innocent children will become very sick and some will die😢
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Fall break 🦃 with my family sure was nice but I’ll be flying ✈️ back to school early this morning. Good news is there’s only three weeks until Christmas🧑🎄break. Have a super Sunday and safe travels! (((Hugs)))🤗🤗
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Spartanburg Community College in SC just announced they are using money from the Cares Act to give free tuition for the 21-22 school year. They have some pretty excited students.😊
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Good morning! 😀 After I eat and do a few chores, I'm going on a trail ride with my bros. 🐎 It will be a nice day here. Sunny and near 70 for a high. Hope you all have a fun day! Luv you and see you this pm. 🤗
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I got my driver’s license today. Be afraid! Be very afraid! 🤣🤪
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Too Late ©2021TravisT
He was a quiet boy,
a loner at school,
shying in the shadows
and searching for cool.
He wasn't so different
from me and you.
Just wanted to fit
and make a friend or two.
I almost said "Hi"
but I never did.
Now it's too late
to save that kid.
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Just One ©2019DylanG
Families suffer unspeakable grief
From a madman with a gun,
And we all must understand
It can happen to anyone.
Reform won't stop every shooter
From getting his hands on a gun,
But how many lives can we save
If we stop just one?
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Thanks for the good wishes for our trip and also the early birthday wishes for my bd Sunday. We got here early and safely this afternoon and I love the Charleston area. I feel like we've already done a lot. We're having dinner with my dad's family tonight. Cya later. 🤗🤗
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Bittersweet ©2021TravisT
My heart is glad
for every day
good or bad,
and that's the way
as my story grows,
I've come to see
the highs and lows.
So when my end
is coming near
I'll close my eyes
without a fear,
for bittersweet
tastes good to me
and another life
I hope to see.
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All of You ©2020DylanG
When my time is up
and I have to go,
here are the words
I want you to know.
My heart's at peace
so don't feel bad.
I gave this life
the best I had.
And the happiest days
I ever knew
are the ones I spent
loving all of you.
*from Dylan's "Random Roads"
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Friend ©2021TravisT
When my head is gray
And my old knees creak.
When I can't hear it thunder
And my back is weak.
I'll still be the friend
Who shoulders your load
And stands fast beside you
On life's toughest road.
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It took four extra innings, but our undefeated baseball team won our league championship yesterday! It was so amazing to be part of our team!⚾️😀🤪👍
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@JerasIkehorn
I’d still be sad that our country will never be the same and I’d wait for the next loudmouth con trying to take his place and use his sheep for personal gain.
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On my way to choir practice and then back to do homework. Hope you guys have a great evening! 🤗🤗
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